Vetted international dance company MOMIX is a troupe that explores the limits of theater art. MOMIX has a 30-year track record and has brought its productions to almost two dozen countries throughout the world. “Botanica” is the company’s most groundbreaking performance to date and includes light, video, and sound as well as breathtaking dance to create a full-bodied and unique theater experience. “Botanica” explores the themes of nature, harmony, and becoming and is a splendid choice for those looking to celebrate the Spring season. Like Cirque de Soleil, MOMIX is famed for crossing the boundaries of performance through stunning sets and costume design to startling subject matter and hypnotic, dreamlike dance. Lovers of dance, vivid color and theater art will not be disappointed. If you’re still not sold catch snippets of their “Botanica” online and then see it in person. (Christopher Johnson)

In the words of Dean Martin, “Baby, it's cold outside.” So lend a helping hand to the homeless folks in Burque by contributing to Astro-Zombies' 8th Annual Holiday Sleeping Bag Drive. Now through Saturday, Dec. 24, drop off new, adult-sized cold weather sleeping bags at the comic store to help local homeless people weather the winter cold. The bags will be distributed throughout the community on Christmas Eve. And for each bag you donate, you'll also be entered in a raffle to win awesome prizes from the likes of Masks Y Mas, Rude Boy Cookies, Archetype Dermigraphic Studio and more. After all, when told, “Baby, you'd freeze out there,” even Dean's lady asked him to lend her a coat. (Renée Chavez)